Center for Extended Care at Amherst

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 5.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 4.68% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a fall which caused severe injury.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 1.65% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with facilities with worst hygiene practices. Closer supervision reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 28.13% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 10.48% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 8.18% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 85.1% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 18.53% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate erosion of a patient's health.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 11.92% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term residents that maintained mobility.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 11.92% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 11.9% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Center for Extended Care at Amherst, 80.09% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.